1988 Porsche 928 vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 944. (221 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (330 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 928 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 928 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
